Fusilli with Fresh Tomato and Olive Sauce Recipe

Name: Fusilli with Fresh Tomato and Olive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 8 large), chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 pound fusilli, freshly cooked; 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces); 1 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 8 large), chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pound fusilli, freshly cooked
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup chopped fresh basil

1
Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add olives, chopped onion, chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and saute until onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes and tomato paste and stir until tomatoes are just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
4
Mix in red wine vinegar.
5
Add cooked pasta, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and fresh basil and toss to combine.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer to large bowl.
8
Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fusilli with Fresh Tomato and Olive Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fusilli with Fresh Tomato and Olive Sauce

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